Sports betting is increasingly the norm for Gen Z. Here’s why some financial and mental health experts are worried

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Surveys show Gen Z increasingly views sports bets as a form of investment, and those who gamble too often face mental health risks.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:57:45 UTC.

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